1. Works with mental health consumers also affected by legal issues in their natural environment in order to assist them in maintaining/increasing independence and preventing recidivism through training, education, and support based on assessed needs.
2. Provides team member(s) with recommended treatment/service goals/objectives based on assessment(s) completed with consumer.
3. Provides “competency training” to individuals in a community-based and/or jail setting; implements individualized teaching strategies based on consumers’ learning needs.
4. Consults with other agencies and stakeholders to promote competency services.
5. Completes screening of each person identified to be at risk of commitment as Incompetent to Proceed in attempts to offer the Court a preliminary disposition related to competency training needs.
6. Links clients to needed services through direct referral or recommendations to the Court.
7. Reports progress and recommendations related to competency training through written and verbal communication to the Court as required/necessary.
8. Provides education and training to consumers regarding activities of daily living as necessary.
9. Consults with other treatment/service providers on a regular basis in order to monitor services and communicate needs of consumer.
10. Demonstrates working knowledge of Florida Statutes 916 and 394 as well as the concept of diversion.
11. Demonstrate a philosophy driven by recovery principles, values, knowledge, skills and behaviors that underlie recovery- oriented services and supports
12. Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with community professionals (jail personnel, attorneys, court staff…) to support the growth of the Competency Restoration Training and diversions.
13. Demonstrates and models attitudes and knowledge consistent with co-occurring best-practice standards and ensures staff are trained and practice accordingly.
14. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and ensures that staff incorporate cultural issues throughout care i.e. assessment, service planning, service delivery, and discharge.
15. Acts as liaison between mental health and criminal justice system through consultation and communication related to consumers’ progress, compliance, and needs.
16. Collects and submits program data as requested.
17. Maintains a minimum service of care level of 1,472 hours of direct service annually.
18. Completes all documentation requirements per SalusCare, Inc. policy.
19. Independently manages daily schedule by prioritizing work responsibilities and individual consumer needs.
20. Actively participates in minimum of one time per month individual supervision meetings by presenting issues and ideas related to implementation of job duties and by receiving feedback related to job performance.
21. Complies with mandates of: CARF, Federal Court Consent Decree, FAC 65-E15, DCF Contract, and Saluscare, Inc. policies and procedures and routinely demonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to compliance with these standards for the Diversion Program.
22. Will attain competence with Smartcare software and use it effectively within required time frames.
23. Other related duties as assigned by Manager. BA/BS in a Human Services Field or AA with minimum of one year mental health or criminal justice experience or HS Diploma with a minimum of two years mental health or criminal justice experience. Co-occurring substance abuse experience preferred. Requires a valid driver's license, good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.